News & Views
How do you testify before the U.S. Congress, pitch a news story, run a business, show up in your community, fund a campaign, and still find time for Italian meatballs?
You learn to prioritize—and you learn to tell the truth. These posts are my take on what’s happening right now and the reinvigoration that came when I finally made time for myself. Explore the categories below—I’d love to hear from you.
Beyond Hot Takes: Lisa Camooso Miller on Pause & Purpose
This week’s conversation is one of my favorites. It is with Lisa Camooso Miller, a Washington, D.C.-based public affairs expert, corporate communications strategist, and host of “The Friday Reporter“ podcast.Here are a few things we share in...
A Story of Two Mothers
One grew up in the California Bay Area and the other one in Cortland, New York.My mom was Josephine Cifonelli Biviano. She was proud of her Italian heritage, loved my father with her whole heart, and raised our family with compassion and discipline. She was very close...
From Performer to Tourism Powerhouse: Tracy Farhad’s 3rd Act
From dancer and interior designer to President & CEO of Visit Tri-Valley, Tracy Farhad is in her vibrant third act — promoting the best of Danville, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.In this inspiring conversation with Judy Lloyd, Tracy shares how following...
Jack Lloyd: An American Original
This past weekend, the Lloyd family patriarch—Jack Lloyd—passed at the age of 89, just a few weeks prior to his 90th birthday. From the first moment I met Jack, more than 32 years ago, Jack was an absolute original who was never uncomplicated.A medical...
A Mother's Mission: Homes for Adults with Disabilities
In this powerful episode of Purple Inspiration Podcast, Judy Lloyd interviews Susan Houghton — co-founder of Three Valleys Community Foundation, former TV journalist, and founder of Sunflower Hill, an affordable housing community for adults with intellectual and...
The King, the Queen, and Hope for the Future
The last time a member of the Royal Family addressed the U.S. Congress, it was Queen Elizabeth in 1991.Though I worked for the U.S. Senate Majority Leader in the U.S. Capitol at that time, I was far away and not on the guest list to be in the U.S. House Chamber that...